Utah Radiologic Technologist License Requirements (2026)
Who This Guide Is For
- Radiologic technologists seeking a Utah radiologic technologist license — sometimes searched as a “Utah x-ray license” or “Utah radiology license” — whether applying by initial licensure or endorsement.
- Traveling radiologic technologists comparing Utah’s fixed May 31 renewal cycle to other states before accepting an assignment.
- MRI or ultrasound technologists confirming whether Utah requires a state license for their modality.
At a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| License Required? | Yes — individual licensure required to practice as a Radiologic Technologist |
| Credential Name | Radiologic Technologist — one of three DOPL classifications, alongside Radiologist Assistant and Radiology Practical Technician |
| Governing Body | Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Department of Commerce, with the Radiologic Technology Licensing Board |
| Licensing Pathways | Standard initial licensure via ARRT or NMTCB certification; endorsement for applicants licensed in an equivalent jurisdiction |
| Application Fee | $70, non-refundable, made payable to “DOPL” |
| Application Method | Online through DOPL’s licensing portal, or by mailing the paper application form |
| ARRT Required? | Yes (or NMTCB for nuclear medicine) — no separate Utah state examination |
| Criminal History Disclosure? | The application requires disclosure of criminal history. No profession-specific fingerprint requirement was identified in the licensing materials reviewed |
| Interstate Compact | Utah is not a member of any interstate licensure compact for radiologic technologists |
Utah licenses radiologic technologists through the Division of Professional Licensing, working with the Radiologic Technology Licensing Board. DOPL organizes this field into three separate classifications rather than one general license: Radiologic Technologist (full-scope diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiation therapy), Radiology Practical Technician (a limited-scope credential covering specific anatomical regions or bone densitometry), and Radiologist Assistant (an advanced-practice credential working under a supervising radiologist). Each is a distinct license, not an add-on permit to another.
Eligibility for the Radiologic Technologist license is based on current national certification: applicants must hold current ARRT certification (or NMTCB certification for nuclear medicine). Utah does not administer its own licensing exam. DOPL’s own application materials tie eligibility directly to that national certification rather than publishing a separate Utah-specific schooling minimum.
What Makes Utah Different
Utah is notable for what it doesn’t regulate as much as what it does: MRI and ultrasound (sonography) technologists don’t appear among DOPL’s three radiologic technology classifications. MRI does not use ionizing radiation and is not included among Utah’s three licensed radiologic technology classifications. Utah does not issue a state license specifically for MRI or diagnostic medical sonography — employers commonly rely on national credentials such as ARRT (MRI), ARMRIT, or ARDMS when hiring for these positions. Utah is also unusually explicit about its application questionnaire: the initial application form itself includes a citizenship or lawful-presence certification section, requiring applicants to certify their status and, in most cases, provide a driver license or state ID number as part of that certification — this is built into the standard application, not a separate step.
Interstate Portability
Utah is not a member of any interstate licensure compact for radiologic technologists — no such compact currently exists nationally for this profession. Utah does offer its own endorsement pathway: applicants who have held a license in another U.S. state, district, or territory with a similar scope of practice may qualify if they have practiced for at least one year under a license in good standing in a jurisdiction DOPL considers equivalent.
Requirements
- National certification: Current ARRT certification (or NMTCB certification for nuclear medicine applicants).
- Application: Complete DOPL’s application, online or by mail, with the $70 non-refundable fee.
- Criminal history disclosure: Applicants must answer qualifying questionnaires on the application and provide supporting documentation for any “yes” answers.
- Citizenship or lawful presence: The application requires applicants to certify U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, generally supported by a driver license or state ID number, or other government-issued documentation if the applicant doesn’t hold one.
- Endorsement applicants: Must have practiced for at least one year under a license in good standing in an equivalent jurisdiction.
How to Apply
- Confirm you’re applying for the correct DOPL classification — Radiologic Technologist, not Radiologist Assistant or Radiology Practical Technician.
- Go to DOPL’s Apply for a Radiologic Technology License page to apply online, or download and complete the paper application to submit by mail.
- Submit a copy of your current ARRT certification (or NMTCB certification, for nuclear medicine).
- Complete the citizenship/lawful-presence certification section and provide your driver license or state ID number, or other qualifying documentation.
- Answer the qualifying questionnaires regarding any prior discipline, denial, or criminal history, and attach a complete explanation and supporting documentation for any “yes” answer.
- Pay the $70 non-refundable application fee, made payable to “DOPL.”
- If applying by endorsement, be ready to document at least one year of practice under a license in good standing in an equivalent jurisdiction.
- Double-check which of Utah’s three radiologic technology classifications actually matches your work — a Radiologic Technologist license doesn’t cover Radiologist Assistant or Radiology Practical Technician scope, and vice versa.
- If you work in MRI or ultrasound only, confirm you actually need a Utah state license before assuming you do — DOPL doesn’t include either modality among its three regulated classifications; employers typically rely on national credentials (ARRT-MR, ARMRIT, or ARDMS) for these roles instead.
- Have your driver license or state ID number ready before you start the application — the citizenship/lawful-presence section asks for it directly, and not having it on hand can slow down an otherwise-quick online submission.
Relevant Statutes
- Utah Code Title 58, Chapter 54, Radiologic Technologist, Radiologist Assistant, and Radiology Practical Technician Licensing Act — cited by section number; the rules.utah.gov and le.utah.gov pages for this chapter did not fetch cleanly this session.
- Utah Admin. Code R156-54, Radiologic Technologist, Radiologist Assistant, and Radiology Practical Technician Licensing Act Rule — cited by section number for the same reason.
- Source: DOPL Apply for a Radiologic Technology License — official application information.
- Source: DOPL Radiology Application form — official application PDF.
Related Pages
FAQ
Does Utah require a state license for radiologic technologists?
Yes. Utah requires a Radiologic Technologist license from the Division of Professional Licensing to practice in the state. Source: DOPL Apply for a Radiologic Technology License
Does Utah require a separate state exam for radiologic technologists?
No. Utah requires current ARRT (or NMTCB, for nuclear medicine) certification and does not administer its own licensing exam. Source: DOPL Apply for a Radiologic Technology License
How much does an initial Utah radiologic technologist license cost?
The application fee is $70, non-refundable, made payable to “DOPL.” Source: DOPL Radiology Application form
Does Utah require a state license for MRI or ultrasound technologists?
No separate Utah state license is issued specifically for MRI or diagnostic medical sonography. Utah’s Radiologic Technology Act regulates Radiologic Technologists, Radiologist Assistants, and Radiology Practical Technicians — MRI and ultrasound are not among those three classifications. Source: DOPL Radiologic Technology Exam Information
Does Utah offer an endorsement pathway for out-of-state licensees?
Yes. Applicants licensed in another U.S. state, district, or territory with a similar scope of practice may qualify for endorsement if they have practiced for at least one year under a license in good standing in an equivalent jurisdiction. Source: DOPL Radiology Application form
Is Utah part of an interstate compact for radiologic technologists?
No. No interstate compact for radiologic technologists currently exists nationally, and Utah’s own endorsement pathway is separate from any multi-state compact. Source: DOPL Apply for a Radiologic Technology License
2026-07-23 — Editorial review pass: softened MRI/ultrasound language to avoid implying an official state declaration — the page now distinguishes what DOPL explicitly regulates from what employers commonly require. Tightened endorsement wording to more closely track the application form’s own language. Reordered the requirements list for readability. Simplified eligibility and criminal-history wording.
2026-07-23 — Initial publish-ready draft completed. Application fee confirmed as $70 after resolving a conflict between raw data-collection sources (one reported “not found,” one reported $70) directly against the official DOPL fee schedule and the application form’s endorsement-fee section. Confirmed the citizenship/lawful-presence certification appears on the initial application itself, not only on renewal forms as an earlier data-collection pass suggested. Confirmed Utah’s three-classification structure (Radiologic Technologist, Radiologist Assistant, Radiology Practical Technician) and that MRI/ultrasound are not among them.